NFL Player News
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ShunDerrick Powell RB | PHI
ShunDerrick Powell: Cut by Philadelphia
The Eagles waived Powell on Monday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Powell was signed by the Eagles in early May as an undrafted free agent. He had his moments during offseason practices but wasn't able to translate that into on-field success in the preseason, finishing with 10 carries for 23 yards and a touchdown while adding one catch for two yards across three games. Powell will have the opportunity to sign with another team if he clears waivers, but he could remain in Philadelphia as part of the team's practice squad.
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Phil Mafah RB | DAL
Cowboys' Phil Mafah: Set to miss time with shoulder injury
The Cowboys plan to place Mafah (shoulder) on IR ahead of Week 1, though the plan is for the running back to return this season, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Per Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News, Mafah got banged up during the Cowboys' preseason finale, and now it appears as though the 2025 seventh-rounder is headed to IR, though not the season-ending variety. Assuming the transaction is timed as expected, Mafah would be eligible to resume practicing after missing a minimum of four games.
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Audric Estime RB | DEN
Audric Estime: Being waived by Broncos
The Broncos plan to waive Estime, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Per Tomasson, Estime, who Denver took in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, is a candidate to join the team's practice squad, if he goes unclaimed on waivers. Now that Estime is no longer slated to be in the mix, J.K. Dobbins, RJ Harvey and Jaleel McLaughlin profile as the Broncos' top backfield options.
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Nick Chubb RB | HOU
Texans' Nick Chubb: In line for early-season role
With Joe Mixon (foot/ankle) slated to begin the season on the reserve/non-football injury list, Chubb appears to be in line for an expanded role.
The Texans will make Mixon's placement on reserve/NFI official Tuesday. Mixon hasn't practiced at all this summer and now will miss at least the first four games of the regular season, leaving the door open for Chubb, rookie Woody Marks and veterans Dameon Pierce and Dare Ogunbowale to jockey for backfield work. Chubb was rested for the preseason finale this past weekend, suggesting he's the leader for the early-down role over Pierce. Marks and Ogunbowale profile more as pass-catching backs, though Marks certainly could grow into a larger role. Chubb has played in just 10 regular-season games over the last two seasons due to yet another severe knee injury, and he looked sluggish on 102 carries in 2024, turning them into 332 yards (3.3 yards per carry) and three touchdowns with Cleveland. He also doesn't catch many passes, muting his fantasy appeal. Marks, a fourth-round rookie, comes at a cheaper cost in drafts and is five years younger with less wear and tear on his body.
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Joe Mixon RB | HOU
Texans' Joe Mixon: Will miss at least four games
Mixon (foot/ankle) is slated to begin the season on reserve/non-football injury list.
Mixon, who currently is on the active/non-football injury list due to foot and ankle issues, officially will land on reserve/NFI on Tuesday afternoon, a move that will result in the running back missing at least the first four games of the regular season. In Mixon's looming absence, Nick Chubb, Dameon Pierce, Dare Ogunbowale and Woody Marks are the team's top available backfield options ahead of Week 1.
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Ian Wheeler RB | CHI
Ian Wheeler: Cut by Chicago
The Bears waived Wheeler on Monday with an injury designation.
Wheeler didn't play in the preseason finale after rushing 26 times for 100 yards and two touchdowns across the first two exhibitions. He added one catch for 14 yards. Wheeler is slated to revert to IR, assuming he clears waivers.
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Royce Freeman RB | CHI
Royce Freeman: Released by Chicago
The Bears released Freeman on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Freeman was signed ahead of the Bears' final preseason game, and he rushed five times for 22 yards on 13 offensive snaps in the exhibition finale. The 29-year-old will head back to free agency.
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Tyler Goodson RB | IND
Colts' Tyler Goodson: Could practice next week
Colts head coach Shane Steichen said Monday that Goodson (elbow) could be among players who retake the practice field next week, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Goodson previously said the elbow injury he picked up during Indianapolis' preseason game against Green Bay on Aug. 16 isn't serious, and that he could be available early in the regular season. If he's indeed able to return to practice next week, Goodson could have a shot at being cleared in time for Week 1 against the Dolphins. He's competing with DJ Giddens and Khalil Herbert (undisclosed) for a depth gig behind Jonathan Taylor.
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Jaylen Wright RB | MIA
Dolphins' Jaylen Wright: Not likely to play Week 1
Coach Mike McDaniel acknowledged Monday that Wright (leg) isn't likely to be available to play Week 1, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Though Wright is trending toward being unavailable Sunday, Sept. 7 against the Colts, the report suggests that the running back's absence shouldn't linger much beyond Week 1. While Wright is sidelined, Ollie Gordon is in a position to see added opportunities behind De'Von Achane (calf). Plus, the Dolphins may add backfield depth in the coming days.
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Ke'Shawn Vaughn RB | SF
Ke'Shawn Vaughn: Released by San Francisco
The 49ers released Vaughn on Monday.
Vaughn served as camp and preseason depth while the Niners dealt with injuries in their backfield. Vaughn played 46 offensive snaps during the preseason and rushed 19 times for 46 yards, averaging a substandard 2.4 yards per carry. He also caught two passes for just four yards. The 28-year-old veteran doesn't have much left in the tank.